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In The News
>WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:56). High of 68 today in Worcester
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+5:00: New electric vehicle charging stations open in Worcester
+5:00: Worcester study offers zoning, pedestrian options to improve Shrewsbury Street
+5:00: Spectrum Health Systems adds property in Worcester
+5:00: LGBTQ+ asylum seekers find sanctuary in Worcester
+5:00: Weird, wonderful, Worcester, and the world at stART on the Street
+Noon: Worcester police got a drone over the summer. Here's how often it's been used
+Noon: W.B.J.'s Movers & Shakers for September 18th
+Noon: National Cheeseburger Day deals: 1 cent at Wendy’s, McDonald’s 50-cent offer
-In Worcester, political vandalism marks tense election season
-Earlier: Worcester City Councilor’s home hit with baseball, signs toppled
-World War I-era plane crashes at museum's airfield in Stow, officials say (1:05). Article
-StART on the Street welcomes thousands to Worcester, Park Ave.
-Developer buys permitted development property near Polar Park for $3 million (pictured)
-Worcester awarded $409,000 climate resilience grant to plant 2 Miyawaki forests
-Clark’s plan to demolish a Main Street block has raised concerns
-Cornerstone Bank to open a new Tatnuck branch in Worcester
>FAITH: Flooded before Rosh Hashanah, determined Leominster synagogue packs for Worcester
>DINING OUT: Longtime area restaurant owners look to sell real estate and relocate
-ICYMI: Worcester developer buys East Side apartments for $6.3 million
-Months after Supreme Court ruling, "equity theft" law still on the books in Mass.
-Earlier: Little-known state law that caused a Worcester woman to lose her paid-off home
-A note left in the woods tells 2 tales of Worcester’s unhoused population
-T&G Executive Editor Michael McDermott: "It's journalism" — It's often not easy, but it's what we do every day
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN (brought to you by Lamoureux Ford): TODAY! Floral arranging class at Senior Center
-Lamoureux Ford is your headquarters for the exciting BRONCO SPORT (1:47)
-American Legion Post 42 is having a meeting on Tuesday
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Service dog J.D. brightens every day at this Central Mass. high school
-Channel 4's I-Team (2:34): Letters show state warned Leominster about deficient dam for nearly 20 years
-Service dog J.D. brightens every day at this Central Mass. high school
-Goya Foods opens new 130,000 square foot Webster warehouse
-Thanksgiving dinner at the Grafton Municipal Center
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor’s Live Music List for Monday
-Dave Nordman: More journalists telling Worcester's story is a good thing
-WCCA-TV's Human Touch No. 75 (28:17): Civil unrest in West Africa
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester woman who worked for Worcester Housing Authority for more than 30 years
>SPORTS: Patriots reach new low of Bill Belichick era in loss to Dolphins
-Bruins unveil 3 new jerseys ahead of centennial season
-Blue Jays beat Red Sox, 3-2
>CARS: See the most economical EV at Bertera Nissan, the Nissan Leaf (6:01)
>NATIONAL: United plane abruptly aborts landing in Boston, passengers "pushed" back into seats
-F-35 jet reported missing by authorities after pilot ejects during "mishap": Officials
-Tragic: Italian winemaker, 46, reportedly drowns in wine vat while trying to save colleague
>NEW ENGLAND: Juveniles among 5 people shot in Dorchester, police say
-Police investigating head-on crash involving wrong-way driver in N.H.
>COLLEGES: Clark Commencement moving to the DCU Center in May
-Holy Cross prof: How wild weather will affect your favorite foods
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): 5 incredible European countries everyone forgets about
>BUSINESS: EforAll picks Clark graduate as new Greater Worcester executive director
-M.B.I. receives $375,000 grant from China-based graduate for pilot biomanufacturing center
>HEALTH: Night owls may be at higher risk for diabetes, researchers say (:52)
-Pig kidney works a record 2 months in donated body, raising hope for animal-human transplants
>FOOD: Dunkin' offering free coffee for rewards members on Mondays through end of month
>HOMES: Older than the state — 1710 Hale House in Mass. is listed for $725,000
>TV/STREAMING: Hulu launches “Top 15 Today” list revealing most popular titles
>MOVIES: Theater owners predict record $100 million opening for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film
>CELEBRITY: "General Hospital", "Young And The Restless" actor Billy Miller dies at 43
>ANIMALS: Parrot loves to "surf" on his dad's car window (3:20)
>HISTORY: Today in History for September 18th (1:55)
>GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): Man jumps into fast-flowing river to rescue little girl
-Meanwhile, Subway debuts a 180-foot "flying sandwich" blimp
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-Engagement Editor, Telegram & Gazette
-Freelance journalists, Worcester Guardian
-Multimedia Journalist, Spectrum News Worcester
-Site coordinator, Worcester Cares 4 Kids babysitting program
-Part-time counter help at Worcester bakery
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In The News
>WEATHER: Mark Rosenthal's 7-day forecast (:34). High of 70 today in Worcester
-Mass. could see warmer, wetter winter, National Weather Service says
>TOP OF THE NEWS
+Noon: How Worcester residents can sign up for 2027 health plans
+Noon: Gov. Healey sets 60% school breakfast goal; Worcester schools averaged 37.6%
+Noon: Early voting update: Nearly 10,000 ballots cast so far in Worcester
+Noon: Worcester man's Halloween display raises money for charity (2:57)
-Asbestos discovery closes Worcester Head Start facility
-Kelley Square and Mill Street were redesigned. Are they safer today?
-Worcester Human Rights Commission to review police policies, homeless encampment proposal
-Where is Aaron Pennington? Fugitive search enters third year (2:22)
-Max German of Shrewsbury a finalist in "Voice of Logan" contest
-Westborough police chief on leave following an incident in Shrewsbury (:20). Article
-Parents recall Uxbridge Officer LaPorta as community honors him
-Earlier: D.A.: Investigation into death of Uxbridge officer results in no charges
-Worcester County Wonders: The Phantom of the Palladium
-In historic company: Women of Worcester's past, present honored in new mural
-College closures derail students’ plans, leaving some unsure when they’ll return
>DINING OUT: Avvio Ristorante wins early buzz with home-made pasta and tasty pizzas
-Large audience, low price: Give your restaurant's social media a boost on The 016
-Phantom Gourmet visits Worcester restaurant (5:02)
-ICYMI: Anna Maria weighs giving interested buyers more time after auction cancellation
-Worcester Homeowner Summit set for November 7th at DCU Center
-Worcester police, D.E.A. find fentanyl in Clover Street raid
-Worcester police seize 38 guns, ghost gun frames
-See the rest of the day's Worcester news
>HOLDEN: This week's road closures and traffic delays
-Wachusett Teacher Spotlight: Brian Lux
>THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Community Advocate Hometown Helper: Bernice Gero, animal advocate
-Warrant issued for man who broke into ex-girlfriend’s home in Barre while she was asleep
-Coolidge Elementary School's hidden staircase evokes Shrewsbury memories from decades past
-Meadows Montessori excited to open in Westborough
-New warehouse plans before Westborough Planning Board
-New Northborough fire chief says he has felt "truly welcomed" by town officials, community
>BARS & BANDS: The Mayor's Live Music List for Monday
>SHOWTIME: Gateway Players in Southbridge to hold auditions for "The Lifespan of a Fact"
-Dudley's first poetry slam brings community to the Fun Zone Playground wooded stage
-100 FM The Pike (20:41): Ken Casey from Dropkick Murphys on music as a force for change
>OPINION: Tommy Dorfman: Ticket prices are out of control. Gov. Healey’s bill will make them worse
-WCCA-TV's Chandler Chat No. 510 (28:21): City clerks & state election
-Radio Worcester's The Rundown reacts to W.P.D. internal investigation in Toomey case (24:59)
>OBITUARIES: Tribute to Worcester native who was a lauded poet
>SPORTS: NESN and NESN+ to broadcast select Holy Cross contests
-Railers lose to Maine, 3-1
-Radio Worcester (15:13): Worcester Railers celebrate 1,000 wins for city hockey
>NATIONAL: Christa Pike's executioners given ominous warning before botched lethal injection: court docs
-Devastated mom recalls horror of toddler being pronounced dead, before he's discovered alive in morgue
-Tragic: Nurse dies after shrimp allergy during honeymoon
>NEW ENGLAND: Sandra Birchmore's therapist back on the stand Monday (:59)
-Woman charged with manslaughter in 4-year-old daughter's fentanyl death (:22)
-Over 130 residents evacuated from Lexington nursing home (2:25)
>POLITICS: What does the Governor's Council do? Worcester candidates weigh in
-What is Mass. ballot Question 7? (8:52)
-Full debate on Mass. ballot Question 7 (29:03)
>COLLEGES: Clark campus conversation, McGovern visit examine America’s past and present
>TRAVEL (brought to you by Fuller RV & Rental): Airbnb making changes to guest cleaning requirements (1:39)
>BUSINESS: Central Mass. business by the numbers
-U.S credit card debt is on the rise. Here's how to keep yourself out of credit card debt
-Small businesses need to leverage home field advantage with S.E.O.
>SHOPPING: How inflation is hitting all parts of Halloween celebration (1:59)
>HOMES: The surprising places to never charge your phone, safety experts say
>HEALTH: "Circadian" depression may be the reason why you can't sleep
-How walking regularly can protect your brain for years to come (6:18)
>FOOD: Ina Garten reveals unique ingredient she uses in eggs
>TV/STREAMING: Trailer for "Lupin: Part 4" on Netflix (2:30)
>MOVIES: The craziest horror villains compilation (42:09)
>CELEBRITY: "Office Space" star Richard Riehle dies at 78
-Kurt Cobain's death investigation takes new turn over cop's shocking claim casting doubt on suicide
>ANIMALS: Hound gets caught breaking all her friends out of daycare (1:54)
>HISTORY: The Old Yarmouth Inn on the Cape is still going strong after 330 years
>GOOD NEWS: Veteran sees brother face-to-face for first time in 40 years
-Meanwhile, in England, escaped emu wins wrestling match in middle of road
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-Full-time police officer, West Boylston Police Department
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